“Josh plays a solid two-way game and we really like his skating ability,” said Sharks director of scouting Tim Burke. “He plays the game at a very quick pace thanks to his high hockey IQ and sees the ice well.”

The Sharks also took defenseman Mario Ferraro (USHL’s Des Moines Buccaneers) in the second round (49th overall) and forward Ivan Chekhovich in the seventh round (212th overall).